Key facts
- Indian okra (bhindi) is being sold for Rs 7,200 per kg in a US store.
- The okra is marketed as a premium snack.
- The video highlights markups on Indian vegetables in the US.
A viral video has surfaced showing Indian okra, known as bhindi, being sold at an exorbitant price of Rs 7,200 per kilogram (approximately $87 per kilogram) in a store located in the United States. The product is being marketed and sold as a premium snack. This incident has drawn attention to the substantial markups often applied to Indian vegetables when they are sold in US retail outlets, highlighting the significant price difference compared to their prices in India.